Frequently asked questions
Colombia
Colombia
What are the best modes of transportation for getting around Colombia?
What off-the-beaten-path experiences can travelers explore in Colombia?
What accessibility options are available for disabled travelers in Colombia?
What are some must-see landmarks and attractions in Colombia?
How can travelers access emergency services in Colombia?
What is the currency used in Colombia, and how can travelers manage their banking needs?
When is the best time to visit Colombia?
How can travelers ensure their safety while visiting Colombia?
How can travelers navigate Colombian cities efficiently?
What are some local customs and etiquette travelers should be aware of in Colombia?
What travel insurance considerations should travelers keep in mind for their trip to Colombia?
What vaccinations are required for traveling to Colombia?
What are some recommended places to stay in Colombia?
What are the visa requirements for visiting Colombia?
Peru
Weather
When is the rainiest time of year in Peru?
How does Cusco's weather differ from Lima's?
What is the weather like in Lima, Peru?
What are some notable features of Peru's weather by month?
Cusco - Machu Picchu
What is the best season to travel from Cusco to Machu Picchu?
Is it better to enter Machu Picchu in the morning or in the afternoon?
Is it worth spending the night in Machu Picchu Pueblo?
How long does it take to visit Machu Picchu from Cusco?
How long in advance do I have to book?
What is the luggage limit on a day tour to Machu Picchu?
Difference between a day trip and a multiple-day tour?
How long is the train ride from Cusco to Machu Picchu Pueblo?
Peru Vacations
Is there a train from Lima to Cusco?
How far in advance should you book Lima to Cusco flights?
What types of vehicles are available in Peru?
Are the buses comfortable in Peru?
How far in advance do you have to book the Lima to Cusco Bus ticket?
Can I hire a chauffeured vehicle in Peru?
Can I visit Machu Picchu on the same day I fly to Cusco?
Is it recommendable to stay a few nights in Arequipa?
Is driving in Peru safe?
What is the most popular transportation service from Lima to Cusco?
Do bus companies offer meals en route in Peru?
Machu Picchu
How do I get to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo)?
What is the closest town to Machu Picchu?
Where is Machu Picchu Located?
When to visit
When is the best time to visit Machu Picchu?
What’s the optimal time to experience the Amazon regions of Peru?
When should I plan a trip to the Andes Mountains in Peru?
What’s the ideal period to explore Lima, Peru?
Galapagos
Galapagos Frequently Asked Questions
What length of cruise is best?
How can I avoid being seasick?
What restrictions are there for senior people?
What kind of weather can we find in the Galapagos Islands?
What is not included?
How to pay the Galapagos Park tax?
Should I organize the flights separately from the Galapagos trip?
Will there be time for snorkeling?
How important is the itinerary?
What if I need to cancel?
What are land visits like?
Are all your prices in US dollars?
Can you make hotel and other tour reservations for us in Ecuador?
What restrictions are there for children?
Are there any luggage Restrictions?
What medical facilities are there?
What is the average cost of a Galapagos Trip?
How do we receive our vouchers and tickets for the Galapagos?
When is the best time to travel to Galapagos?
Do I need a passport or visa to go to Galapagos?
Are any immunizations required?
Can I obtain cash during the trip?
How can I pay for souvenirs?
Can we make land visits anywhere?
Where are the Galapagos islands?
What is the dress code for dinner?
What forms of payment do you accept?
Which type of boat?
What level of Naturalist Guide will be aboard the boat and do they speak English?
Boat or hotel?
What is included in the rates for the boats?
What is the smoking policy on board the boats?
When should I make my reservation?
How to get there?
How much should we tip the guide and crew?
Can I kayak?
What is the electric current on board?
When do we have to pay?
Should I charter?
Galapagos Flights
Can I book Inter-Islands flights?
How to choose the best route for my flights?
What is the best way to connect with my international flight?
Can I book “Open Jaw” Routes?
What to bring?
Can I bring alcoholic drinks for my trip?
What is the currency in Galapagos and how can I get money on the Islands?
What is the maximum luggage permitted to enter Galapagos?
How much money I need in cash for my trip?
Can I get most of the suggested stuff at the Islands?
Getting there
How to get to the Galapagos?
How long is the flight to Galapagos?
How do I buy filghts to Galapagos?
Can I fly to the islands directly from my home country?
Expedition Cruises
What is the newest celebrity ship to Galapagos?
What is the newest cruise ship in the Galapagos?
Why are cruises to the Galapagos Islands so expensive?
Do any cruise ships go to the Galapagos Islands?
Galapagos Cacti
Can cactus survive without direct sunlight?
What are the health benefits of cactus?
What is the difference between a cactus and a succulent?
Do cacti grow bigger?
Does cactus juice make you hallucinate?
Does Cactus make you lose weight?
What does cactus water taste like?
Does Cactus make you poop?
Is aloe vera a succulent or a cactus?
Is Cactus good for hair?
Can you plant Christmas cactus in the ground?
Are cactuses poisonous?
Can you freeze cactus?
Are Cactus bad luck?
How often should cacti be watered?
What is Cactus a symbol of?
How do you know when a cactus needs water?
Is Cactus a good luck plant?
Does cactus need sunlight?
Can you over water a cactus?
Does Cactus purify air?
How long does a cactus live?
Why you should never drink cactus water?
Galapagos Human History
How many people live in the Galapagos Islands?
How do you call people that live in the Galapagos Islands
Galapagos Deals
How much can I save by booking last minute Galapagos cruise deals?
Do you need to book Galapagos in advance?
How to book a last minute Galapagos cruise?
How much can I save by booking last minute Galapagos cruise deals?
How last minute do you need to book for discount Galapagos?
How reliable are last-minute liveaboards Galapagos cruise deals?
South Plazas
Are there any specific animals unique to this island?
Is it possible to hike on South Plaza Island?
What can I expect to see on South Plaza Island in the Galapagos?
How do I get to South Plaza Island?
Galapagos Birdlife
Which Galapagos islands have penguins?
What is the largest bird in the Galapagos?
What is the Galapagos bird with the red chest?
Can Galapagos finches interbreed?
Does the frigate bird only live in the Galapagos islands?
What are the best places to see birds in Galapagos?
What birds did Darwin study on the Galapagos Islands?
What is the most common bird in the Galapagos Islands?
What bird is the Galapagos most endangered?
When did the Galapagos penguin become endangered?
How To See Galapagos Birds?
What Galapagos bird can not fly?
Galapagos Tours
How to tour the Galapagos islands?
How many days should you stay in Galapagos?
Is it expensive to stay on the Galapagos Islands?
What are the best months to visit Galapagos?
How much would a trip to the Galapagos Islands cost?
Types of Galapagos Cruises: An Avid Traveler's Guide
What are the three types of cruises?
Which loop is best in Galapagos?
What cruise goes to the Galapagos Islands?
What is the best way to tour the Galapagos Islands?
Galapagos Private Charters
How much does a private yacht charter in Galapagos cost?
What are the differences between a normal cruise and a private yacht cruise?
Where do the private cruises start in Galapagos?
Are there all you can drink offers in the private luxury yacht cruises?
How much does a private yacht charter in Galapagos cost?
Marchena
Which is the least visited island in the Galapagos?
What is a good place to Scuba Dive with Galapagos Sharks?
What is so special about the Galapagos Islands?
What is the most remote Galapagos island?
Finches
Why do genetic studies play an important role in understanding these finches?
What are the Galapagos Finches and why are they important?
Can you provide some travel tips for birdwatchers visiting the Galapagos Islands?
Can my interest in ornithology benefit from studying Darwin's Finches?
How can I spot all species of Darwin's Finch when birdwatching in Galapagos?
Are there any threats faced by these unique birds?
Weather
What is the average temperature in the Galapagos?
What is the average water temperature in the Islands?
Does strong winds generally affect cruise sailing causing sea-sickness?
What are the main sea currents affecting the Galagapos?
Do I need to wear wet-suit at all snorkeling sites?
How is the weather like in the Galapagos?
Darwin
What animals live on Darwin Island?
How to get to Darwin Island?
Why is Darwin Island off limits?
Can you stay on Darwin Island?
Where is Darwin Island?
What country is Darwin Island in?
National Park
When was the Charles Darwin Reasearch station founded?
When was the Galapagos National Park created?
Who discovered the Galapagos Islands?
Ecuador
To Do in Quito
What is the optimum period for a visit to Quito?
I want to explore beyond the city center. What day trips would you recommend from Quito?
How many days is enough in Quito?
Do I need vaccinations before visiting Ecuador?
What language is spoken in Quito?
Is it worth visiting Quito Ecuador?
What is Quito best known for?
Is tap water drinkable?
How safe is Quito for tourists?
Ecuador
When is the best time to travel to Ecuador for vacations?
What vaccines do I need for my vacations in Ecuador?
How long can you travel to Ecuador?
Do Americans have to change their currency when they travel to Ecuador?
What documents do I need to travel to Ecuador?
Why vacation in Ecuador?
What is the best time to travel to Ecuador?
Where to go in Ecuador for vacations?
How safe is Ecuador for travel?
How expensive is an Ecuador vacation package?
What do I need to travel to Ecuador?
Ecuador Hotels
Can I find detailed information about each hotel in your curated selection?
What makes your selection of Ecuador hotels unique for leisure travelers?
Are all the listed Ecuador hotels suitable for different types of leisure travelers?
How often is your curated selection updated?
Illa Experience Hotel
How do the bathrooms at ILLA Experience Hotel compare to other accommodations?
What amenities can gue sts expect at ILLA Experience Hotel?
Is ILLA Experience Hotel near oth er notable places in Quito?
What makes ILLA Experience Hotel stand out among luxury hotels in Quito, Ecuador?
Antarctica
Ocean Albatros
Which destinations does Ocean Albatros cover?
How is Ocean Albatros committed to environmental sustainability?
What are the key features of Ocean Albatros?
What onboard activities are available during the cruise?
What type of cabins does Ocean Albatros offer?
The Voyagers Difference: Why Travelers Choose Us For Antarctica Travel Plans
Do you cater to U.S.-based travelers?
Why do travelers trust The Voyagers for Antarctica trips?
What makes your approach to Antarctica travel stand out?
How does working with a luxury agent improve my trip?
Africa
Africa
How much money do you need for a trip to Africa?
How much would an African vacation cost?
When should you go to Africa?
What is the best month to visit Africa?
Arctic
Arctic
How much does it cost to cruise the Arctic Ocean?
Where do Arctic cruises leave from?
When should I go on an Arctic cruise?
How much would a trip to the Arctic cost?
Nordic
Nordic
What is the best month to visit the Nordics?
What is the most affordable Nordic country to visit?
Which Nordic country is the best?
Which Nordic country should I visit first?
Polar
Polar
What was the polar exploration in the 1800s?
Who is the most famous polar explorer?
What is meant by polar expedition?
Who are the 3 famous Antarctic explorers?
Patagonia
Tours
Do you need a tour guide for Patagonia?
How long should you go to Patagonia?
How much is a trip to Patagonia?
Why is a Patagonia trip expensive?
Torres del Paine
What is so special about Torres del Paine?
How many days do I need in Torres del Paine?
Is it expensive in Torres del Paine?
How do you pronounce Torres del Paine?
Fitz Roy and Paine Hiking Tour
How hard is it to climb Fitz Roy?
Is Torres del Paine hike hard?
Is Mt Fitz Roy in Torres del Paine?
How long is the Fitz Roy hike?
Central America
Central America
What is the best way to travel through Central America?
How many days do you need in Central America?
What is the best month to visit Central America?
What is the most expensive country to visit in Central America?